Amanda & Brant's guidebook
Food scene
Taquitos West Avenue
2818 West AveBest Authentic Street Tacos
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdBest Local Burgers
El Rafas Cafe
1535 W Hildebrand AveBreakfast Tacos Close by
Gold Feather
834 Northwest Loop 410Local Fried Chicken & Sports on TV
Alamo Candy Company
1149 West Hildebrand AvenueMexican Candy Shop
Las Nieves Fruit Cups & More
1118 W Hildebrand AveAlamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StLocal Brewery with great patio & BBQ
PRESS Coffee
4035 BroadwayLocal Coffeeshop that looks like green house@!
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveCullum's Attagirl Ice House
726 E Mistletoe AveGet the disco chicken wings & thank me later!
Romantic spot for Wine/Cocktails and Italian. Happy Hour 4-6pm. Nightly Special: $3 pizza & $5 cocktails 10pm-12am
127 locals recommend
Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveRomantic spot for Wine/Cocktails and Italian. Happy Hour 4-6pm. Nightly Special: $3 pizza & $5 cocktails 10pm-12am
Photographable/cute/romantic vibe for cocktails, champagne and oysters! Make sure to make reservations!
34 locals recommend
Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo StPhotographable/cute/romantic vibe for cocktails, champagne and oysters! Make sure to make reservations!
Sightseeing
Enjoy a beautiful morning at the zoo &/or the Witte Museum with the family. Don't forget to pack a lunch to enjoy a beautiful picnic & maybe even a train ride around Brackenridge park. Or don't pack a lunch & enjoy a local fave within walking distance, Bombay Bicycle Club or Augie's Smokehouse. Also, the Japanese Tea Gardens, a Driving Range & Golf Course are within walking distance from each other.
568 locals recommend
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StEnjoy a beautiful morning at the zoo &/or the Witte Museum with the family. Don't forget to pack a lunch to enjoy a beautiful picnic & maybe even a train ride around Brackenridge park. Or don't pack a lunch & enjoy a local fave within walking distance, Bombay Bicycle Club or Augie's Smokehouse. Also, the Japanese Tea Gardens, a Driving Range & Golf Course are within walking distance from each other.
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaGO RIO San Antonio River Cruises
809 River Walk StHemisfair
wonderful museum geared towards children, close to the zoo & Brackenridge park.
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 Broadwaywonderful museum geared towards children, close to the zoo & Brackenridge park.
George Strait Mural
2715 North Saint Mary's StreetOutdoor bar with photographable scenery. On the Riverwalk, within walking distance to The Pearl.
72 locals recommend
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveOutdoor bar with photographable scenery. On the Riverwalk, within walking distance to The Pearl.
Neighborhoods
Historic Victorian Homes nestled just South of Downtown (Southtown). Easily walkable with great restaurants and bars nearby like Francis Bogside, Maverick, Little Em's oyster Bar, Friendly Spot, The Geunther House, & Rosario's.
131 locals recommend
King William
Historic Victorian Homes nestled just South of Downtown (Southtown). Easily walkable with great restaurants and bars nearby like Francis Bogside, Maverick, Little Em's oyster Bar, Friendly Spot, The Geunther House, & Rosario's.
Strip of Bars north of Downtown. Scene is mostly punk rock, hispanic vibes. Enjoy live bands at Paper Tiger, Pool & Pizza at Joey's, & wine at Little Death.
38 locals recommend
St. Mary's Strip
Strip of Bars north of Downtown. Scene is mostly punk rock, hispanic vibes. Enjoy live bands at Paper Tiger, Pool & Pizza at Joey's, & wine at Little Death.